Intro

Rudy and Neal Go Fishing is a documentary film about two guys going fishing in South Florida's beautiful waters. But it's not your ordinary fishing trip.

Meet Rudy and Neal.

Rudy is a U.S. Army veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Neal is a tournament angler with an unusual professional background.

Fishing is part of Rudy's therapy.

There’s a lot at stake for veterans with PTSD -- 20 veterans commit suicide every day in America.

Rudy spent a majority of his military career in multiple war zones and when Neal is not competing in a fishing competition, he makes a living cutting hair in Miami. Watch how the simplicity and tranquility of fishing in this remote paradise allow this vet to reconnect with nature and start to heal.

Team

team

Abigail Tannebaum Sharon

Producer/Director

I’ve been telling stories my whole life and am fortunate to make a living doing just that. My work over the past fifteen years- including an Emmy Award winning program- includes a national commercial campaign, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, and VOA. Most recently, I co-directed the documentary short MAINE GIRLS.

Documentary films are my passion; they have the ability to educate, expose, and inspire. I love traveling and sharing stories. My broadcast work can be seen on National Geographic Channel, Discovery, Smithsonian, HBO, MTV, NBCsports, PBS, TLC, History Channel, and Red Bull Media. I have also collaborated with Fine Films on the Oscar-winning documentary short Inocente. My most recent documentary feature is JOYRIDER. Visit pablodurana.com to learn more.

Cindy D'Agostino

Editor

I love how much I learn on every show and can tell you if a Python can really eat an alligator whole. I've freelanced as a documentary and television editor for the past 14 years. My shows have aired on National Geographic, Smithsonian, PBS, Discovery, Spike TV and the Documentary Channel. I've worked on shows that have won Emmys and numerous festival awards. I've also learned about the history of early African-American aviators and way too much about Neil Diamond.

I have worked as a professional musician all of my adult life. Now I work for myself, scoring films and creating music for television. My clients include National Geographic TV, HBO and Discovery Studios, Creative agencies large and small and independent filmmakers. . Simply put, I love making music, in all of it’s many forms-and I get to do it every day. Visit me here to learn more www.sonicbloom.tv/

Milvionne Chery

Production Assistant

I love to talk to people and get to know their story. That love led me to pursue my M.A. in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University. I have worked in both print and television, working with major cable networks such as DIY, Bravo and Smithsonian Channel.

Team

team

Abigail Tannebaum Sharon

Producer/Director

I’ve been telling stories my whole life and am fortunate to make a living doing just that. My work over the past fifteen years- including an Emmy Award winning program- includes a national commercial campaign, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, and VOA. Most recently, I co-directed the documentary short MAINE GIRLS.

Documentary films are my passion; they have the ability to educate, expose, and inspire. I love traveling and sharing stories. My broadcast work can be seen on National Geographic Channel, Discovery, Smithsonian, HBO, MTV, NBCsports, PBS, TLC, History Channel, and Red Bull Media. I have also collaborated with Fine Films on the Oscar-winning documentary short Inocente. My most recent documentary feature is JOYRIDER. Visit pablodurana.com to learn more.

Cindy D'Agostino

Editor

I love how much I learn on every show and can tell you if a Python can really eat an alligator whole. I've freelanced as a documentary and television editor for the past 14 years. My shows have aired on National Geographic, Smithsonian, PBS, Discovery, Spike TV and the Documentary Channel. I've worked on shows that have won Emmys and numerous festival awards. I've also learned about the history of early African-American aviators and way too much about Neil Diamond.

I have worked as a professional musician all of my adult life. Now I work for myself, scoring films and creating music for television. My clients include National Geographic TV, HBO and Discovery Studios, Creative agencies large and small and independent filmmakers. . Simply put, I love making music, in all of it’s many forms-and I get to do it every day. Visit me here to learn more www.sonicbloom.tv/

Milvionne Chery

Production Assistant

I love to talk to people and get to know their story. That love led me to pursue my M.A. in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University. I have worked in both print and television, working with major cable networks such as DIY, Bravo and Smithsonian Channel.